一些实用的英文句子(收集)

@ express happiness
表示高兴
1. There's nothing more joyous than the arrival of a new baby.
2. I'm delighted to get this present from my uncle.
3. The trip made me so happy that I forgot my misfortune.

@ compare people
将人比人
1. He looks a lot like you.
2. He has Richard's eyes.
3. I take after my mother.
4. Children resemble their parents.
5. She's shy, just like he is.

@ express personal feelings about someone
表示个人对另一个的情感
1. I'm very fond of her.
2. Isn't he adorable?
3. She was such a sweetie.

@ say how someone affects you
说别人如何影响你
1. You make me feel so proud.
2. He's always made me feel like his own daughter.
3. He treats me like a brother.

@ say something is suitable
说某物很合适你
1. This will make a nice gift.
2. The chicken will be a wonderful dinner for Sophy.
3. That couch can be used as a comfortable bed.

@ say something has a deeper meaning
说某事有更深的含义
1. It must mean something.
2. You only scratched the surface of it.
3. You should look beneath the surface of things.

@ disagree
表示不同意
1. I wouldn't call that tall.
2. I don't think he hates her.
3. I wouldn't say it's a good song.

@ connect a statement to a new idea
言谈中引出新话题
1. Speaking of Mother and Father, I hear the car.
2. As to teachers, I should say Mary is a nice teacher.
3. That's normal that there is no rain in the desert, but now it's raining.

@ offer someone a ride
提议开车送对方
1. I'll drive you to the station.
2. I'll give you a lift to the airport.
3. I'll pick you up at the park gate.

@ say something makes you happy
说某事让你高兴
1. It's good to have you home again.
2. We're so happy to have your guidance.
3. We feel proud of you for the scores.

@ use an expression for "kindness"
“仁慈”的同义词
1. It's all that Stewart TLC (tender loving care).
2. Thank you for your "loving me tender."
3. Thanks for all of your thought-fullness.

@ express a strong belief
表示强烈信念
1. TLC -- that's our motto.
2. Liberty, equality and fraternity that's our principle.
3. Fellowship and companionship -- that's our belief.

@ express appreciation
表示感激
1. It was so kind of them.
2. You are so generous.
3. We will never forget what you did for us.

@ add to a thought
附带一提
1. That's not all. It hung over Susan's crib.
2. Furthermore, she can speak French fluently.
3. Besides, it's too wet there.

@ express similarity
表示自己也是如此
1. Grandpa really loves his family. So do I.
2. Like Steve, Martin is also from Hawaii.
3. I like traveling, too.

@ offer a gift
致送礼物
1. I hope you like it.
2. This is a small gift from me.
3. This is for you. Happy birthday!

@ thank someone for a gift
感谢对方厚礼
1. We really appreciate it.
2. That was very thoughtful of you.
3. What a lovely glass train! Thank you very much.

@ ask someone to do something
请对方做事
1. Will you please take this bag for me?
2. Could you open the door for me?
3. Would you find me a job?

@ talk about a child
谈论小孩
1. Michelle is very grown up for a ten-year-old.
2. She's smart and sensitive for her age.
3. Though only ten, Helen is rather considerate.

@ express certainty about something
表示事情非常肯定
1. You can count on it.
2. She'll surely come.
3. I can manage it myself. No problem.

@ say people talk too much
说人家谈个没完
1. How can anybody get a word in around here?
2. She can't cut in when her husband is speaking.
3. The old lady is so talkative that no one can bear her.

@ say something never changes
说 某事永不变
1. They always were and they always will be.
2. The smile on her face is there forever.
3. A real truth will never change.

@ say trouble is coming
说要有麻烦
1. We're in for trouble.
2. Trouble follows.
3. Their happiness is gone; trouble awaits them.

@ say something becomes familiar
说某事习惯成自然
1. A baby gets used to voices.
2. We soon became accustomed to sleeping with big noises.
3. He's quite used to hard work.

@ refuse to explain something
拒绝解释
1. Just because.
2. I can't say.
3. I don't know.

@ express regret
表示遗憾
1. I'm sorry I missed the earlier bus.
2. I'm sorry I forgot your size.
3. I'm sorry it's not you.

@ refuse to accept an objection
拒绝接受对方反对
1. No buts.
2. No sorry.
3. I want you to say yes.
4. But we no buts.

@ say you don't want to bother someone
表示不愿麻烦别人
1. Isn't that too much to ask of Mr. Smith?
2. That will be quite extra work for her.
3. He is too busy at the moment.

@ say you've waited long enough
表示等候够久
1. It's time we had a rest.
2. It's time we had dinner now.
3. I should have got the letter a week ago.

@ say you like an idea
表示对方的主意不错
1. It sounds tempting.
2. Your idea is attractive.
3. It's an inviting idea.

@ say you deserve something
表示当之无愧
1. We've earned it.
2. I've won a pay rise through hard work.
3. We've won this chance.

@ ask for a suggestion
请对方提建议
1. Can you recommend us another hotel nearby?
2. Any idea about our vacation?
3. What's your ideal place for our dinner?

@ ask if someone agrees to a suggestion
问对方是否同意
1. What do you say?
2. What do you think of it?
3. How does that suggestion sound to you?

@ ask about a possibility
询问可能性
1. Did you happen to meet that linguist?
2. Is it possible that you will have some spare tickets?
3. Perhaps you would have some empty rooms by that time?

@ disagree strongly
表示强烈异议
1. You call this clean?
2. How can you call this tidy?
3. It has an ugly view here!

@ be humorous about a difficult situation
幽默看待困境
1. Great, if you enjoy looking at a parking lot.
2. The traffic outside is producing a symphony.
3. We had a cooling shower in the rain.

@ say there's no need to apologize
表示无须抱歉
1. Why should you be sorry?
2. Stop blaming yourself.
3. Never mind. It isn't that serious.

@ be positive in a bad situation
表示可以忍受
1. After all, we're alone, we're together, isn't that enough?
2. Anyway, we've at least had a two-day rest.
3. Well anyhow, it's rather quiet here although it's not clean.

@ ask for someone on the phone
电话上请对方找人
1. Would you give me room service, please?
2. Can I speak to Mrs. Montefiore?
3. Would you put me through to Mr. Davis's office, please?

@ ask someone to repeat
请对方重述一遍
1. I beg your pardon?
2. Pardon?
3. Could you say it again?

@ say someone is understanding
表示对方很看得开
1. You're being a really good sport about this.
2. You're really a considerate young man.
3. How thoughtful of you!

@ start talking about a situation
开始谈论状况
1. I think we should face the truth.
2. Now we have to face the reality.
3. Let's get down to the tough situation.

@ ask if someone wants to continue a bad situation
询问对方是否要忍下去
1. Do you want to stick it out?
2. Don't you want to walk out of the mire?
3. Are you getting accustomed to the dirty room?

@ accept a favor politely
礼貌地接受对方恩惠
1. It won't be any trouble?
2. Wouldn't that cause you any inconvenience?
3. Isn't that "little" gift too expensive?

@ introduce surprising information
引出令人惊讶的消息
1. You will never guess.
2. You will never believe.
3. You won't believe your eyes!

@ agree with someone
表示赞同
1. I know what you mean.
2. You are right.

@ remind someone
提醒对方
1. It's 5:30 now. You have to leave.
2. Don't forget to call your mom.

@ give an example
举例
1. New York has all the conveniences -- including the best tomatoes.
2. They are still young; one of them is only 17.

@ emphasize a point
强调事实
1. The truth is, I'd like to live in the city.
2. The problem is, I can't afford it.

@ focus attention on someone or something
集中注意力于某人或某事
1. What about me?
2. She did, not me.

@ say "to make time (or space) for"
说胜出时间或地方
1. He usually takes a day or two off from his tight schedule for his daughter.
2. He makes room for his new computer.

@ make a suggestion
提出建议
1. You ought to think about spending more time with Michelle.
2. You had better go home earlier today.
3. How about having dinner at the Thai restaurant?

@ say something is ready
表示一切就绪
1. All set for lunch.
2. The pie is ready.

@ talk about an impression
谈论印象
1. Smells delicious.
2. It's really neat.

@ express a desire
表示愿望
1. I wish Michelle and her friends would get here.
2. How I'd love to see that movie!

@ express anticipation
表示期望
1. I can't wait to take a bite of the pumpernickel.
2. I look forward to seeing you in Belgium.

@ answer someone who calls
回答对方的呼叫
1. Coming!
2. I'm ready.

@ express joy at some news
表示乐于听到某消息
1. I'm so glad!
2. That's wonderful.

@ introduce two people
介绍两人见面
1. I'd like you to meet Carol.
2. This is Jack.

@ invite someone to enter
请人进来
1. Come on in.
2. Come in, please.

@ say that you are speaking honestly
老实讲
1. Honestly, she is very beautiful.
2. To tell you the truth, I didn't see the movie last night.

@ recall past habits
追忆过去习惯
1. I remember when I used to jog every day.
2. I would go to bed very late.

@ mention what someone else has told you
提起别人告诉你的事
1. I understand that this must be done right now.
2. I remember you said you wouldn't come today.

@ approve of a suggestion
同意别人的建议
1. That's an excellent idea.
2. It sounds remarkable.

@ give information that might be surprising
提出可能令人惊讶的信息
1. I happen to know that he has come back.
2. It's out of my expectation that she failed.

@ say something more clearly
更清楚地说
1. In other words, we should go on.
2. That means you must read it.

@ summarize events until now
截至目前，事情的发展
1. So far, five of the hostages have been released.
2. Up to now, we have had three lectures.

@ tell people to enjoy themselves as they leave
祝对方玩得愉快
1. Have a good time.
2. Enjoy your trip.

@ agree to a suggestion
同意别人的建议
1. That'll be fine.
2. OK, let's do it this way.

@ say you're sure of something in the present or past
很确定现在或过去的事
1. It must be a bill.
2. He must have loved her very much.
3. She must be very rich.

@ show disbelief
表示不相信
1. You're joking.
2. No kidding.
3. You're kidding me.

@ say you like an idea
表示喜欢某项主意
1. Sounds like fun.
2. It's a good idea.
3. It sounds interesting.

@ say something is easy
说某事容易
1. As simple as that.
2. It's just a piece of cake.
3. Easy thing.

@ say "to be well-liked"
说某人受欢迎
1. Football players are always popular with the ladies.
2. He's a favorite pop singer among the youth.
3. His popularity is among the middle-class.

@ say "to be in love with"
说某人在恋爱中
1. Her heart was with Donald.
2. He falls in love with Cindy.
3. She and Mike are sweethearts.

@ say something or someone is unpredictable
说某事或某人难以预料
1. With Pete, you never know.
2. You can never understand Jon.
3. Earthquake is a mystery.

@ say someone knows what you're thinking
说对方深知我心
1. You're reading my mind.
2. You're a mind reader.
3. You've got a keen eye.

@ at service station
在加油站
1. Fill'er up.
2. Check the hood.
3. How much do I owe you?
4. That'll be five dollars.
5. The charge is on the house.

@ in travel
旅途中
1. Whereabouts are you headed?
2. How long is it going to take for me to get there?
3. There's a shortcut.
4. Take the next left/right.
5. Stay on that road.
6. You'll cross a bridge.
7. Then you'll see a farm.
8. Can't miss it.
9. The house is on the left.
10. It's just over yonder.

@ warn
警告
1. You'd better not make Harry any more nervous than he is.
2. You'd better hurry, Robbie.
3. You'd better say sorry to him.

@ express obligation or expectation
表示义务或期望
1. I'm supposed to be worried about my daughter.
2. You are one of us, Harry. And don't ever forget it.
3. I'm Head Nurse here. I have to take care of him.

@ calm someone
安慰别人
1. Try to take it easy.
2. You'll be fine.
3. Not to worry.
4. Relax.
5. It'll all be over soon.

@ express probability
表示可能性
1. Should be.
2. They have to be here.
3. It should rain.

@ say you'll find a solution
表示可设法解决
1. We'll figure a way.
2. I'll find a way to do it.
3. We'll come to you with a solution.

@ talk about past habits
谈过去习惯
1. I never could tie one of those things.
2. I have always worn a clip-on bow tie.
3. I never wore a hat.

@ say you are fortunate
说自己幸运
1. We're in luck.
2. I'm lucky enough to get the ticket.
3. I'm a lucky man and you are a lucky woman.

@ express worry or dismay
表示担心或沮丧
1. Oh my!
2. I'm lost!
3. Oh God!

@ run for the school board
竞选校董会席位
1. Ellen wants to run for the school board.
2. Her family help her run for the school board.
3. Boswell decides to run for the school board.

@ run an election campaign
进行竞选活动
1. It's costly to run an election campaign.
2. It takes time to run an election campaign.
3. She's still hesitating whether to run an election campaign.

@ cut the budget
削减预算
1. If Boswell wins the election, he will cut the budget.
2. The government has cut the budget enormously.
3. If they cut the budget, the schools will cancel the cultural programs.

@ save the taxpayers' money
节省纳税人的钱
1. Boswell promised to save the taxpayers' money.
2. To cut the budget means to save the taxpayers' money.
3. Cancellation of the big projects will save the taxpayers' money.

@ win a seat
赢得席位
1. Boswell is winning a seat on the school board.
2. My dad has won a seat in the City Council.
3. Mr. Akarka has won a seat in the Senate.

@ stand for something
代表某种事物
1. I stand for peace.
2. He stands for saving the taxpayers' money.
3. They stand for increasing the interest rate.

@ make news
制造新闻
1. You're making news, Mrs. Stewart.
2. The peaceful housewife is making news.
3. Some people just like to make news.

@ a campaign slogan
竞选标语
1. They're working at a campaign slogan.
2. She's revising a campaign slogan.
3. His secretary has worked out a campaign slogan for him.

@ campaign publicity
竞选宣传
1. The TV commercial is part of her campaign publicity.
2. The local newspaper will help to raise his campaign publicity.
3. He needs campaign publicity to run for the school board.

@ fliers: bulletins; small papers that give information to the public
传单
1. The airplane dropped some fliers.
2. They are printing some fliers for the election campaign.

@ polls: the place where people vote
投票所
1. There are long queues of people at the polls.
2. The citizens went to the polls to cast their votes.

@ progress: improvement or development
进展
1. He's made some progress in his study.
2. He valued the progress not the final results.

@ enormously: very much
巨大
1. The board will cut the budget enormously.
2. The flood damaged the crops enormously.

@ lick (envelopes): moisten (envelopes) with your tongue
舐
1. Richard licked five envelopes.
2. The cow licked my foot.

@ stuff (envelopes): fold and place papers inside (envelopes)
装入（信封）
1. Robbie helped to stuff the envelopes.
2. The postman was stuffing the packages.

@ commercial: a paid public announcement on TV or radio
广告
1. He's made a commercial for the election campaign.
2. They produced three commercials on their products.

@ fixture: a light or other instrument attached to the wall or ceiling
（灯光等器物的）装置
1. The bathroom fixtures are piled in the room.
2. The light fixtures are rather expensive.

@ practical: useful in a down-to-earth way
实用的
1. His plan is rather practical.
2. She's full of practical ideas.

@ hot off the press: printed a very short time ago
刚印好
1. These fliers are just hot off the press.
2. The brochures are hot off the press.

@ Good work, gang.: Thanks, everybody.
大伙儿干得好。
1. Our plan is in good progress. Good work, gang.
2. A: We finished these envelopes.
B: Good work, gang.

@ in need of: to need
需要
1. We are in need of money.
2. They are in need of food.

@ in favor of: approving, supporting
赞成，支持
1. The weather is in favor of the construction.
2. The current situation is in favor of the Chinese economy.

@ up to it: able to do it
胜任
1. He's up to it.
2. Loral is up to it.

@ inherited: received from your parents or ancestors (family members who lived before)
继承
1. He inherited the cooking talents from his father.
2. She inherited her grandfather's large property in Australia.

@ race: election campaign
竞选活动
1. Boswell has won the race.
2. We've got the latest news about the race.

@ rival: competitor
对手
1. Who's her rival in the race?
2. He has two rivals for the post.

@ ahead: winning
领先
1. You're still ahead up to now.
2. She's ahead in the race.

@ impression: an idea or feeling that stays in the mind
印象
1. You've made a strong impression on our community.
2. Robbie has made a good impression on the dean.

@ to appoint: to choose someone for a public office
任命
1. He appointed her as insurance inspector.
2.The chairman will appoint you to a special energy committee.

@ committee: a group of people chosen to do a particular job
委员会，小组
1. The Investigation Committee consists of eight persons.
2. The Art Committee is in charge of public affairs about arts.

@ leave it to me: I'll take care of it.
我来负责
1. You don't need to lick the envelopes. Leave it to me.
2. If you have to go now, just leave it to me.

@ Hold it: Wait.
等一下
1. Hold it. I have a few more words to say.
2. Hold it. The steak is still too hot.

@ Cool down: Don't get excited.
冷静下来
1. Cool down. The football match is over.
2. Cool down. The baby is asleep.

@ to cover a story: to report a story in the news
报道一则新闻
1. CBS will cover the story for their evening news.
2. They will cover the story in two days.

@ to pick up a story: to repeat a story that was reported by another news organization
转述一则新闻
1. The other major national newspapers picked up the story this morning.
2. The news magazine also picked up the story.

@ to take an early lead: to be ahead in the beginning
初期领先
1. The American team has taken an early lead.
2. The Democratic candidate has taken an early lead.

@ ask someone to clarify
请对方说清楚
1. You think you've got what?
2. You think you'll meet whom?
3. You think you've lost what?

@ say something will be difficult
说事情会有困难
1. It won't be easy getting along with that tough man.
2. That sounds like a mission impossible.

@ ask if someone remembers a name
询问对方是否记得某人
1. Does the name Harvey Carlson ring a bell?
2. Does the name Carol Wood mean anything to you?
3. You know the name Happy Longman, don't you?

@ ask for someone's name on the telephone
电话中询问对方姓名
1. And your name is ...?
2. Could you tell me your name, please?
3. You are Mr. ...?

@ ask what is happening
询问发生何事
1. What's going on?
2. What's happening there?

@ make an appointment
安排会面
1. I'd like to make an appointment with him.
2. I'd like to arrange a meeting with Mr. Carlson.

@ say
说
1. a long time: some time
You have been working on this for some time, Richard.
You've been thinking about this for some time.
2. part: section
I've been through every section with you, Richard.
The dissertation has ten sections.

@ make an appointment
安排会面
1. I'd like to make an appointment with Miss Wang.
2. I'd like to arrange a meeting with Dr. Johnson.
3. I'd like to set up a time to see my uncle.

@ announce your arrival
报到
1. I'm here to see Mr. Carlson.
2. I have an appointment with Mr. Steward.
3. Mr. Carlson is expecting me.

@ repeat yourself
重述自己先前讲的话
1. Like I said, he'll be with you shortly.
2. As I said, he'll agree on that.
3. I've told you you'll have to leave tomorrow.

@ say you're very busy
说自己很忙
1. This is a crazy morning.
2. I'm fully engaged.
3. I have a tight schedule.

@ thank someone for meeting with you soon
致谢对方抽出时间会面
1. Thank you for seeing me on such short notice.
2. Thank you for seeing me so soon.
3. Thank you for meeting me two hours.

@ suggest starting immediately
建议立即进行
1. Let's get right to it.
2. Let's get down to business.
3. Shall we start right now?

@ make a promise
应允
1. If you do it, I'll publish your work.
2. If they're as good as the rest of these pictures, it's a deal.
3. If you need it, I'll give you help.

@ assure someone
安慰对方
1. I've never been more serious.
2. You won't be disappointed.
3. I say that for sure.

@ report what someone said
说明自己说过
1. I said I could do it in two weeks, and I did it.
2. He said he had washed the car.
3. They said you would come to the party.

@ praise something or someone
称赞某事或某人
1. The pictures you've taken are fabulous, Richard.
2. You look great!
3. This is sensational!
4. Terrific!
5. That's wonderful!

@ say something is unjust
说某不公平
1. It's not fair.
2. It's unfair.
3. I want justice in this matter.

@ say you're not prepared
说自己尚未准备好
1. I'm not even ready.
2. I'm not fully prepared yet.
3. I don't have any preparation for it.

@ agree strongly
极力赞同
1. Absolutely!
2. Exactly!
3. Of course!

@ refer to the beginning of tomorrow's schedule
提到明天的第一项工作
1. I'll have a contract and an advance payment waiting for you first thing in the morning.
2. Tomorrow, I'll first go to a staff meeting.
3. Your first thing in the morning will be the negotiation with the Canadian partners.

@ ask when a job will be finished
询明某项工作何时完成
1. When do you think we'll be through?
2. When will they finish their new film?
3. When do you think the book will come out?

@ admire someone's accomplishments
羡慕别人的成就
1. I don't know how she does it.
2. She sure keeps busy.
3. I wish I had her energy.

@ say you regret something
表示遗憾
1. I feel bad about us not having dinner with the family.
2. I regret we could not spend our summer vacation together.
3. We feel sorry for not being able to come to your birthday party.

@ state a general rule
叙述某种规律
1. It's not good to eat before going to bed.
2. We must wash our hands before eating.
3. Working too late would affects one's health.

@ make an exception to a rule
引述例外情况
1. A cookie can't hurt, though.
2. Summer is hot here, but not on rainy days.
3. All jeans sell well except the red ones.

@ talk about something that doesn't happen very often
说某事不常发生
1. They hardly ever see each other.
2. It rarely rains in the desert.
3. You seldom feel cold in the Middle East.

@ ask about someone's plans to solve a problem
询问对方的对策
1. What do you propose to do about it?
2. Do you have any solution?
3. What's your suggestion for this?

@ say a person's expression shows his or her thoughts
说对方胸有成竹
1. You have that look in your eye. (=You look like you intend to do something about it.)
2. Your smile has shown your approval.

@ say you don't understand
表示不明白
1. I don't get it.
2. I don't follow you.
3. Run that by me again.
4. What are you trying to say?
5. Exactly what do you mean?
6. Could you explain that again?

@ say you do understand
表示明白
1. I get it.
2. I see what you mean.
3. I see what you're trying to say.
4. Right!
5. I see.
6. I know what you mean.
7. I follow you now.
8. I understand.

@ say two people don't see each other much
说两个人很少见面
1. You and Dad are like ships that pass in the night.
2. You and your girlfriend meet only at weekends.
3. She married a house, not a man.

@ compliment someone
夸赞别人
1. You are one fantastic Mom.
2. I have a great Dad.
3. You acted brilliantly, son.

@ give advice
提出忠告
1. I think you ought to take a vacation.
2. You'd better go to see the doctor.
3. It's good for your health to walk home.

@ make a suggestion
提出建议
1. How would it be if you took some time to work with Dad towards solving that problem?
2. How about hiring a baby-sitter?
3. Wouldn't it be nice for us to have a second honeymoon?
@ express confusion or uncertainty
表示困惑或不确定
1. I've been wrestling with the question of whether I go back to work or not.
2. I can't make up my mind.
3. I'm in a fog.
4. I'm up in the air.
5. I'm really in a bind.
6. I feel I'm split in two.
7. I'm pulled in two directions.
8. I don't know what to do.
9. I'm really torn.
10. I'm all mixed up.

@ talk about finding a solution
谈论解决之道
1. I've got to get my act together.
2. I've got to get it all figured out.
3. I've got to get on the right track.
4. Get rid of all the doubt.
5. I've got to straighten everything out.
6. I've got to sort it out, think it out, work it out.
7. I've got to think it all through.
8. I've got to find an answer.

@ say someone looked surprised
说对方显得惊讶
1. You should have seen the look on his face when Molly gave him the injection.
2. There is astonishment written all over his face.
3. He stared at me!

@ introduce a question
引出问题
1. I've been meaning to ask you how you come here.
2. I'd like to know where you live.
3. I want to ask you when you will return to your post.

@ sympathize with someone
表示同情
1. I can imagine what's going through your head.
2. I understand your feelings at this moment.
3. I can feel what you feel.

@ express anticipation
表示迫不及待
1. I can't wait till he's just a little older.
2. I can't wait to go.
3. I look forward to meeting you in Belgium.

@ say someone looks nervous
说对方表情紧张
1. I've never seen you so wound up.
2. You look so upset.
3. I see your hands trembling.

@ talk about opposing things
谈两个相反事物
1. My career as a fashion designer versus my career as a mother.
2. I have to decide to turn left, or right.
3. Climbing the mountains or going down to the sea, that's my choice.

@ say you will do something as well as possible
说自己会尽力而为
1. I'll take care of both to the best of my ability.
2. I'll try my best.
3. We will handle it with our greatest efforts.

@ advise someone to accept an idea
规劝对方接受某项主意
1. That could solve your problem.
2. I think that really answers your questions.
3. Do it and you will be rewarded.

@ express appreciation
表示感激
1. I don't know what I would do without you.
2. I'm lucky to have you all.
3. You've brought me lots of pleasure.

@ compliment
赞许
1. I like it a lot.
2. It fits well.
3. I like the color.
4. She looks good in blue.

@ say something that is clearly true
说某事显然无误
1. We must've bought the right size.
2. He must've been drunk.
3. It must've rained last night.

@ say someone has changed for the better
说某人大有改善
1. Michelle has been a different kid since we've been married.
2. Robbie is really a grown-up now.
3. Lucie has learned to be considerate.

@ express contentment
表示心满意足
1. I've never been happier.
2. We couldn't ask for anything more, could we?
3. We can never find a better house than this.

@ express regret
表示遗憾
1. We should've bought a bigger one.
2. I shouldn't have been here.
3. We should have brought our portable computer with us.
@ be positive about a difficult challenge

乐观迎接挑战
1. We'll make it work for us.
2. I feel confident of winning the title.
3. I'll let the American students wonder at my English.

@ say a situation is complicated
说情况复杂
1. There's a lot to think about.
2. I believe it is tougher than we thought.
3. I guess things are not so easy in that case.

@ say you have a hard decision to make
表示很难作出决定
1. It's a real dilemma.
2. I really don't know which to take.
3. I feel torn between these two.

@ persuade someone to accept an offer
劝别人接受提议
1. It's a once-in-a-lifetime offer.
2. It's a great opportunity for you.
3. It's the perfect job for you.

@ introduce an honest statement
引出肺腑之言
1. Can I tell you what I think?
2. I'm not going to kid you.
3. This is my real intention.

@ say someone else must decide
说别人应作决定
1. It's something only you and Harry can work out.
2. It's something Joe must decide about.
3. It will be Mark's decision.

@ offer advice
提出忠告
1. In every marriage, sacrifices have to be made by one partner from time to time.
2. Going back to your work is good to both your family and your baby.
3. Studying towards a higher degree would mean development of your mind.

@ say you shouldn't wait before doing something
说对方不要再等待
1. No point in delaying.
2. Why don't you start it right now?
3. No need to wait!

@ give someone a deadline
向人提出期限
1. Let me know by the end of the week.
2. The package should arrive no later than July 18th.
3. August 25, 1997 is the deadline for the project.

@ refuse to rush a decision
拒绝匆促决定
1. There's so much more to consider.
2. We still have several factors to consider.
3. No haste in making such an important decision.

@ defend yourself for feeling or acting a certain way
为自己的行为或感觉辩护
1. How should I feel?
2. I feel fine. Why shouldn't I?
3. I can have fun, can't I

@ say something is hard to tolerate
说事情不能忍受
1. It's hard for some older people to take all that noise.
2. Nobody likes it being so cold in the office.
3. We can't read anything in such loud music.

@ agree with someone
认同他人说的话
1. I see what you mean.
2. I see your point.
3. I understand.

@ express thanks
致谢
1. I really appreciate you coming over to help me with my math.
2. Thanks, Rob. I really love your present.
3. I really appreciate you rearranging the appointment.

@ excuse yourself for interrupting
为打断别人谈话或工作而致歉
1. Don't let me interrupt you.
2. Don't let us keep you from your math tutoring.
3. We don't want to interrupt your lessons.

@ say you didn't understand something
表示不懂
1. I couldn't get a handle on it.
2. I was even unable to take a hint.
3. I didn't even have a vague idea about it.

@ remind someone that you've already met
向对方提起曾见过面
1. We met before.
2. We met somewhere.
3. We met in London in 1948.

@ talk about someone's dislikes
谈论过别人厌恶的事
1. He'll use any excuse to avoid math.
2. She feels uneasy about boxing.
3. He is fed up with dancing.

@ say something is very important
说事情重要
1. It's a serious matter for a lot of us.
2. You can place whatever importance on it.
3. It demands your attention.

@ invite someone to a meeting to learn some news
邀人参加会议聆听消息
1. Come on. You'll hear about it.
2. Come over and you will know all about it.
3. You will know the news if you come over to the conference room.

@ say it's time to work
表示该工作
1. Roll your sleeves up, fellows.
2. Let's start now.
3. Ready, men.

@ say you will provide what is needed
有事求人帮忙
1. We might need you to come through with your friends.
2. We want you all available in the lab.
3. We need your supply of school textbooks.

@ agree on a plan
同意对方计划
1. A: So we meet tomorrow?
B: Tomorrow morning it is.
2. A: Shall we meet at the gate this evening?
B: At six.
3. OK, let's walk there then.

@ speak honestly
说实在话
1. Frankly, I thought they'd be here.
2. To be honest, I dislike your sister.
3. Honestly, I don't think it matters too much to me.

@ say someone had good intentions
说某人是好意
1. They probably meant well.
2. But they meant to be friendly.
3. He intended to pay your rent.

@ say someone got distracted
说某人有事缠身
1. They probably had other things on their minds.
2. She is rather moody today.
3. He didn't pay attention to what you said.

@ verify information you have about someone
查证有关他人的消息
1. I understand you used to be in the construction business.
2. I was told you have canceled your trip to Spain.
3. I'd like to know whether he's really ill.

@ confirm a statement
确认
1. A: You were in construction.
B: I was, indeed.
2. A: They said you lost some money.
B: In fact, I lost my purse on Friday.
3. Surely, I am in debt.

@ say someone is acting strangely
说某人行动怪异
1. It's not like Robbie.
2. George is usually a punctual person. How could he?
3. It's out of John's character.

@ express a strong appreciation
表示极度喜欢
1. There's nothing like a hot dog in the country.
2. There's nothing better than a PC in my room.
3. No sweeter candy than this.

@ say there's no reason not to do something
说不妨做某事
1. I might as well take it along.
2. I've also planned to write the report.
3. There's no reason I shall not investigate the case.

@ lessen the importance of something
减少某事的重要性
1. It's no big deal.
2. It's only one night.
3. It's only one dollar.

@ say someone is going to have a wonderful time
说某人会有美好的一天
1. You're going to have the time of your lives.
2. You're going to have an exciting holiday.
3. You're going to have a spectacular party.

@ express concern
表示关心
1. I'm really concerned about this affair.
2. I'm still worried about you, Ellen.
3. We're concerned about your progress.

@ say you're glad to do something for somebody
表示乐意效劳
1. It will be my great pleasure to have you here.
2. I will be delighted to book a hotel room for you.
3. I will be pleased to keep the house for you.

@ express enthusiasm about something
表达对某事的热心和兴趣
1. I love it!
2. This is heaven for me.
3. In the lake, we swim like fish.

@ express appreciation of someone
表达对某人的欣赏
1. That's what I like about George.
2. That's what I love about Jane.
3. I like Judy's frankness.

@ ask for help
请求帮助
1. Help me get this stuff out of the car.
2. Come over. Help me with math.
3. Lend me a hand, Ronnie. I want to move the car leftward.

@ ask where to put something
询问某物应放置何处
1. Where does it go?
2. Where should I put the car?
3. Where shall I put the key?

@ agree to a suggestion
认同对方的建议
1. Let's do it.
2. Let's go there then.
3. OK, we'll walk to the hotel.

@ say it's too soon after arriving to do something
说刚到不久就做某事，时间太紧迫
1. We just got here.
2. We've been here only for an hour.
3. We just landed.

@ refer to something that someone has just said
提到某人刚说过的事
1. Now that you mention it, I guess I am.
2. You've said you heard the shot. Let's find out then.
3. Since you mentioned the test, I guess we will have it on Friday.

@ refer to a situation up until now
提到至目前为止情况
1. How do you like it so far?
2. How do you feel about the outing?
3. What's your general feeling about the speech contest?

@ express wishes
表达愿望
1. I wish we had brought Michelle.
2. I wish she were here.
3. Wouldn't it be wonderful?

@ object to something someone says
不同意对方所说
1. Give me a break.
2. I prefer to stand.
3. Let me finish the novel.

@ advise against something
说事情未必顺当
1. Surprise parties don't always work out.
2. Explanation sometimes doesn't work.
3. You'd better not smoke here.

@ express regrets
表示后悔
1. I should have saved some money.
2. If only I were in Europe.
3. I should have brought the raincoat with me.

@ talk about gifts
谈论礼物
1. I'd like to give her something to remember me by.
2. I'm thinking of giving him something he can use in college.
3. This pen is a birthday gift from my mom.

@ agree to something if someone else agrees, too
表示如大家同意则我也同意
1. It's all right with me if it's all right with your dad.
2. I have no objection if Laura agrees.
3. I feel it's OK if it is OK to Millie.

@ ask someone's opinion
征询对方意见
1. What do you think?
2. What's your opinion?
3. Do you think he'll win?

@ say you need money
说自己需要钱
1. I'm kind of short of cash.
2. I'm in the red.
3. I need financial support.

@ ask what someone is proposing
问对方想做什么
1. What did you have in mind?
2. What idea have you got for this?
3. What are you going to propose?

@ give and return a compliment
称赞及对称赞的回答
1. A: You're OK, Dad.
B: You're not so bad yourself.
2. A: You're a smart girl, Lisa.
B: So are you.
3. A: You're a real hero, Roy.
B: And you're really brave, Helen.

@ introduce a statement
导入话题
1. You know what?
2. By the way, don't forget to pay the bill.
3. By and large, it is a good movie.

@ say you're tired of something
说自己对某事厌烦
1. I can't look at another number.
2. I simply can't read another line.
3. My eyes won't allow me to watch another scene.

@ refuse an offer
拒绝别人的建议
1. That isn't necessary.
2. You don't need to, Larry. Thank you.
3. I can manage it myself. Thanks.

@ accept an offer
接受建议
1. That would be very nice.
2. That would be wonderful. I love it.
3. Thanks. That is very kind of you.

@ confirm an engagement
确认约会
1. It's a date.
2. Let's fix it.
3. It's a set appointment.

@ express appreciation
表示感激
1. You've been like a second family to me.
2. I feel at home in your ward.
3. You are most kind to us.

@ imagine
想象
1. Wouldn't it be nice if we could skip the examination?
2. It would be a beautiful world if there would not be so many wars.
3. It would be marvelous if we could fly in the air.

@ ask if someone can go somewhere alone
可否自行前往
1. Will you be all right?
2. Can you manage by yourself with so much luggage?
3. Are you OK even without a map on hand?

@ say you can't replace something
说自己无法取代
1. It's not the same.
2. Speaking on the phone is different from talking to her face to face.
3. Watching the game on TV is not the same thing as watching it live.

@ say an event is a celebration for someone
说为某人开庆祝会
1. The party is in her honor.
2. It's going to be her birthday party.
3. This dinner party is to celebrate his promotion.

@ say you'll go to a phone to accept a call
说要在某处接电话
1. I'll take it in there.
2. I'll go to answer it.
3. I'll pick it up in the living room.

@ express astonishment
表示惊讶
1. I can't believe this is really happening!
2. It's a dream come true.
3. I can't believe my eyes!

@ express uncertainty
表示不确定
1. You never know what the man from New York is going to say about it.
2. I'm not sure whether he'll come.
3. You can never guess whom he'll vote for.

@ say you feel happy
说自己心情愉快
1. I'm in a good mood.
2. Oh, I'm the happiest woman in the world.
3. I can't tell you how pleased I am with my scores.

@ say something goes against your value system
说做某事违反自己的处世之道
1. I feel uncomfortable about it.
2. I'm not pleased with your behavior.
3. I feel uneasy about your request.

@ express anxiety
表示焦虑
1. I'm scared to death.
2. We can never feel easy these days since he has been absent.
3. I'm anxious about his operation.

@ ask the significance of something
问事情的重要性
1. What does that mean when he goes, "Mm-hmm, mm-hmm"?
2. What's the point of talking loud?
3. What's the use of rebuilding the temple?

@ use sounds to express meaning
表示不同意义的声音
1. I'm thinking.
Hmm.
2. No.
Uh-uh.
3. Yes?
Uh-huh.
4. What?
Huh?
5. I understand.
Ah-hah!

@ ways to express nervousness.
表示紧张的各种方式
1. I'm nervous.
2. I'm scared to death.
3. My heart is pounding like a drum.
4. I'm out of breath.
5. I can't think straight.
6. My palms are sweaty.
7. I can't relax.
8. I just can't concentrate.
9. I've got butterflies in my stomach.
10. My hands shake.